CARDIFF: Greek festival slated

Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church will hold the 34th annual Cardiff Greek Festival from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 8 and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 9 at 3459 Manchester Ave. The event, set up like an open marketplace similar to a traditional bazaar, will feature authentic food, music, live entertainment and dancing, and vendors selling Greek imports of pottery, jewelry and and artwork. Other activities, games, church tours and a live auction will also be featured. The annual drawing for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 Sedan will take place on Sept. 9. Admission is free for children under age 12 or $3 for all others. Tickets for the Mercedes sedan cost $10. Free parking is available at the Mira Costa College campus adjacent to the venue. Visit cardiffgreekfest.com or call 760-942-0920.